Do you really know what to eat ?

Good morning,it's snowing..again..So I'm grumpy and it's time to rant..But I promise it's all to help you get the body and fitness you desire. Most of you know me as the Body Cop,competition coach,trainer,nutritionist..and if you have experienced getting chewed out ( no pun intended ) then you know I care about you and your fitness goals. And I never yell,it's just the look..lol..I find that when certain diets are advertized or some new amazing supplement has hit the newstands, I get the never ending discussions and why something will or won't work. This is one of the best parts of my job, I love teaching people about weeding out the nonsense, not listening to the hype of the miracle workers and expensive crazy products and diet schemes.

Why is it that people don't have a problem wasting so much money over and over looking for the dream that will never happen?And deny using that money to invest in the present and future to educate themselves and learn how to eat for their health and goals. It's simple, we all want a quick fix to a long term problem.We can't see the future in a few sessions with a professional, nor do we want to "weight" for weeks to see changes by eating differently. Nop. Give me the pill and the crazy story so that I can be a size 0 by Friday. Well....you are making someone rich, actually alot of people..money that you spend on the pills..add it up, the silly foods, and the clothes you bought from being "skinny" for 3 weeks, only to gain it back and buy bigger clothes. Hmmm. maybe not exactly your specific scenario, but maybe close..

So lets say its $50.00-100.00 every week or roughly $200.00-400.00 a month for the magic pills and another $150.00 on pre packaged food.

Add on the new workout clothes,sneakers and gym membership ( which I dont see as a waste at first) $250.00-$300.00.

Add together and you have about $500.00 for a month - add on the time you spent deliberating over what to do,what to buy,when to do it,why it will or won't work,talk to several people and annoy your friends and family for weeks on end untill you have eaten all the "last foods" and emptied out the pantry, fridge and vowed never to go to that drive thru again. Now that was a mouth full.

So lets see,depending on which diet scheme you bought into, you are now hitting the bathroom every other minute, jittery and angry constanly,hungry beyond belief or thinking about when you will eat again, every 30 seconds.

You hit the gym at 4 am workout like a maniac and by 4pm. you are ready for an icecream with chips and a big nap.

If you make it past a month,I'll buy your next supply.

So now you have probably wasted 2-3 months,lost a few, gained a few and back to the beginning we go.Oh, and you just spent about $400.00 to $800.00 dollars for that lesson. Did you reach your goals? Did you get what you wanted? and did you learn how to be kind to yourself, eat better, feel better and look better? If you did, my absolute sincere congratulations.No joke. But if you didn't, then please read on.

You know life,it sometimes comes to us in an all or nothing format.Patterns come and go. Well, this week or I should say, month, was the theme of

"I know what to eat, I just need to do it".

Ok,well then what do you know and why aren't you doing it?

I am sure you know that cake, cookies, pizza, french fries are all " poor choices".I also am positive you understand that oatmeal, lean protein and green vegetables are" good choices". So you know what to eat.

How many calories should you be getting in? What percentage of each major nutritent should you have? What type of supplements would compliment you health benefits?

There are plenty of books and websites out there to calculate those things, but do you really know if it's for you, or what the author found best for themselves.

They will tell you how many calories are in oatmeal, how much protein is in a 4 oz. piece of chicken. But will it tell you how much to have based on your genetics, lifestyle, fitness goals, and food like and dislikes?

The reason you aren't doing it comes down to a little bit of laziness and lack of full knowledge of yourself.

You're motivated,but there is just something holding you back..the unknown. Unknown if doing this or that will get you the results. why you probably choose the diet pill stragedy, because someone told you what to do and you could argue your point and justify your purchase with instant gratification, bottle in hand.

It is difficult to change a habit and no one likes waiting for results. Now more than ever, in our instant messaging lifestyle. I am just as guilty as the next,wanting the result, the answer,the change .NOW !!

Change requires change. Definition of insanity: expecting a different result without change.

The reason why I got into this industry 16 years ago..I want to help people understand what change needs to become ,in order to get the results. To believe in yourself to take the time and learn what is best for YOU.

That is why I am ranting today..I am fighting for you to learn, except and prosper..

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